What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan is to car ferry which costs £80 - £290 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan is to car ferry which takes 2h 29m and costs £80 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Harbour and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Powerplant Trade and arriving at Old Pier via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct ferry between Belfast Harbour and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Larne and arriving at Cairnryan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan?

The distance between Belfast Harbour and Cairnryan is 63 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 29m and costs £80 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan bus from?

Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 219+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan - 2 ways to travel via car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan by car ferry, busferry, or bus

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Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 29m
£81–286
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
9h 8m

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Map of how to get from Belfast Harbour to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 62.3 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Larne to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h.

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